As seen in the video above, defending high bar champion, Epke Zonderland, is busy showing off his impressive flips, twists and swings.

After perfectly executing one manoeuvre, The Flying Dutchman swings round, heads straight back into the air and pulls off two back flips. Impressive.

"Here we go again." (Image: Getty Images)

"Fail" (Image: Getty Images)

Or, at least it was impressive until Zonderland tried to grab the bar. With gravity taking its toll, and making a mockery of his nickname in the process, the bar slips through the gymnast's hands leaving him free falling towards Earth.

"Ouch." (Image: Getty Images)

Zonderland faceplants the floor.

Laying in a crumpled mess, like his Rio 2016 dreams, the Dutchman looks devastated.

"If I don't move, maybe no one will see me." (Image: Getty Images)

Fair play to 30-year-old, though, after the ordeal he still manages to stands up proud and receive an applause - albeit with a red and sore looking forehead and nose.